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company profits have increased dramatically over the last decade, so was our nation's dependence on foreign oil with the u.s. importing approximately 52% of the oil it consumed last year. while i believe that our policies must be broad enough to create energy from a variety of domestic sources, including domestic oil and natural gas, i also recognize the importance of awful investment in biofuels, nuclear, hydro power, wind, solar, and clean coal technology. on day 57 of this disaster with no end in sight, i am hopeful that the five companies testifying today can inform us of what we're wrong, how this tragedy could have been prevented, and how the american people can have assurance that this will never happen again. i believe the administration and our government must do more to hold these companies accountable for their drilling practices and in short the most advanced technologies and safety procedures are in place. once agaan, mr. chairman, thank you for holding the hearing and i look for today's testimony. >> we thank the gentleman. the chair recognizes the gentleman from vermont. >> i
company profits have increased dramatically over the last decade, so was our nation's dependence on foreign oil with the u.s. importing approximately 52% of the oil it consumed last year. while i believe that our policies must be broad enough to create energy from a variety of domestic sources, including domestic oil and natural gas, i also recognize the importance of awful investment in biofuels, nuclear, hydro power, wind, solar, and clean coal technology. on day 57 of this disaster with no...
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i wanted to discuss the state and foreign operations bill that negotiatedmember with me and senators graham and leahy. it is a very good bill. it no longer includes poison rule whichas the gag would have tied up funding for to prevent efforts malaria. and no longer bans funding for the united nations population fund, which would have eroded the progress we have made on andrnal and child health family services. a strong international affairs budget of $54.2 billion will provide for critical programs that stabilize the world economy, health meet unprecedented humanitarian needs around the world and continue our fight against radical extremism and terrorism. come of bills were led by the house and senate together with democrats. neither the democrats or the republicans get everything they fored, but we compromise the betterment of the united states. i hope my colleagues will support the joint decisions made by the house and senate. together, let's end the trump shutdown for all americans. thank you so much. >> thank you so much. good evening chairman hastings and ranking member cole and
i wanted to discuss the state and foreign operations bill that negotiatedmember with me and senators graham and leahy. it is a very good bill. it no longer includes poison rule whichas the gag would have tied up funding for to prevent efforts malaria. and no longer bans funding for the united nations population fund, which would have eroded the progress we have made on andrnal and child health family services. a strong international affairs budget of $54.2 billion will provide for critical...
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later, a hearing on the possible repeal of the military's don't ask, don't tell policy. pentagon officials will testify about allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military. that is scheduled to get underway at 2:30 p.m. eastern time. >> c-span, our public affairs content is available on television, radio and online and you can also connect with us on twitter, facebook and youtube and sign up for our scheduled alert emails at c-span.org. >> now a hearing on internet censorship. we'll hear from state and commerce department officials followed by an executive from google. 3 a security breach in january motivated google's decision to scop operating there. this is 40 minutes. >> this hearing will come to order. today's hearing is global internet freedom and the rule of law part two. after a few opening remarks, i will recognize the senators who are in attendance for opening statements. this subcommittee held our first hearing on this issue in may of 2008. at that hearing, we learned that repressive governments around the world censor the internet and persecute human ri
later, a hearing on the possible repeal of the military's don't ask, don't tell policy. pentagon officials will testify about allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military. that is scheduled to get underway at 2:30 p.m. eastern time. >> c-span, our public affairs content is available on television, radio and online and you can also connect with us on twitter, facebook and youtube and sign up for our scheduled alert emails at c-span.org. >> now a hearing on internet...
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i have seen the merry-go-round and the roller coaster of american foreign policy up close and personal, and i will tell you that we're living in a different time. i know the expectations are very high, but at the end of world war ii there was only one country standing so to speak, and we were magnanimous enough to rebuild germany and japan. people opposed it, many people. truman had the courage with marshall to make it happen. the fact is that we could make mistakes either in policy choices or in economy and still win, and we did for a long time, and ultimately in the 19 -- in 1990, 1991 things changed with the soviet union, and that released an enormous amount of pressure. it placed what was then check slovakia. unleashed all kinds of forces everywhere. so today we're living with a far more almost 19th century, 18th century diplomatic playing field where interests and, you know, in some cases -- in other cases just security interests or territorial interests, other kinds of things, are raising their head in ways that they didn't during the cold war because they were suppressed. now wi
i have seen the merry-go-round and the roller coaster of american foreign policy up close and personal, and i will tell you that we're living in a different time. i know the expectations are very high, but at the end of world war ii there was only one country standing so to speak, and we were magnanimous enough to rebuild germany and japan. people opposed it, many people. truman had the courage with marshall to make it happen. the fact is that we could make mistakes either in policy choices or...
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policy. iran nuclear deal is an arms control agreement. and in that respect, it has been successful to date. it is my hope that the ongoing success of the nuclear deal might give us the leverage to work towards constructing a better policy towards iran and address the behavior in the region. i urge my colleagues not to confuse the legislation like 5461 with any serious effort to move us in that direction. rather than force the president to veto this misguided legislation, i urge my colleagues to block this bill from moving forward in the house. so, mr. chairman, and members again, i'm going to reiterate that the world is watching what we do here. i want to reiterate that we just didn't enter into this deal by ourselves, we have all of our allies who agreed to this deal. if is undermined and if it is seen to cause us to act in bad faith, then what are we to say to our allies? what are we to say to the rest of the world about a deal that was negotiated by the leader of this country, the preside
policy. iran nuclear deal is an arms control agreement. and in that respect, it has been successful to date. it is my hope that the ongoing success of the nuclear deal might give us the leverage to work towards constructing a better policy towards iran and address the behavior in the region. i urge my colleagues not to confuse the legislation like 5461 with any serious effort to move us in that direction. rather than force the president to veto this misguided legislation, i urge my colleagues...
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and i thank the distinguished gentlelady from florida regarding the foreign policy of this country and her continued expertise that is a benefit to the entire nation. those of us in congress will be able to scrutinize an agreement between the iran and united states and iran's nuclear weapons program. congress will debate and consider the administration's proposal and i will be looking to ensure that any agreement achieves the goal that iran will never get nuclear weapons. a nuclear iran would change its international dynamic, put the united states and our allies, including israel, in extreme peril. the balance of power in the world would slip away from those who would give blood while awarding those. the principle of peace through deterrence would be compromise and the nonnuclear treaty would be a history and require their own nuclear weapon. nuclear arms race would be an element of unpredictability in the world's most volatile region. i do not oppose any agreement. i oppose a bad agreement. sanctions brought iran to the table and sanctions will keep iran there and any deal that surren
and i thank the distinguished gentlelady from florida regarding the foreign policy of this country and her continued expertise that is a benefit to the entire nation. those of us in congress will be able to scrutinize an agreement between the iran and united states and iran's nuclear weapons program. congress will debate and consider the administration's proposal and i will be looking to ensure that any agreement achieves the goal that iran will never get nuclear weapons. a nuclear iran would...
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policy. signals intelligence, some of the most sensitive things to understand what al qaeda is doing, what isis is doing. so, the former secretary of state had an unauthorized server. those are your words. in her basement, correct? >> correct. >> who was protecting that information? who was protecting that server? >> well, not much. there was a number of different people who were assigned as administrators of the server. >> and at least seven e-mail chains or eight that was classified as tssci. >> correct. >> so the former secretary of state, one of the president's most important advisers on foreign policy and national security, had a server in her basement that had information that was collected from our most sensitive assets, and it was not protected by anyone. and that's not a crime? that's outrageous. people are concerned. what does it take for someone to misuse classified information and get in trouble for it? >> it takes mishandling it and criminal intent. >> and so an unauthorized serv
policy. signals intelligence, some of the most sensitive things to understand what al qaeda is doing, what isis is doing. so, the former secretary of state had an unauthorized server. those are your words. in her basement, correct? >> correct. >> who was protecting that information? who was protecting that server? >> well, not much. there was a number of different people who were assigned as administrators of the server. >> and at least seven e-mail chains or eight that...
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we want to be successful, and in our foreign policy, but right now i will say i think the steps that we took in syria have affected us in iran. they've affected us in the peninsula. they've affected us in ukraine. china is watching us. it's affected us there. i hope that somehow during the remainder of your tenure, you're able to turn around our foreign policy in such a way that the statements that have been made are not true, but that we have some successes because i think all of us are very concerned. >> well, senator, look, you have been a terrific help in keeping this committee working with the chairman, in cooperating in so many different ways, and i thank you for that, and i know this comes from a genuine concern. i'm not suggesting otherwise. i promise you. but i would say to you that i think that -- i think russia with all due respect is not acting out of strength. i do not believe that russia has particularly helped itself. have they accomplished a goal to protect for the time being and to "secure" crimea in a military concept, if not legitimately in international law? yeah.
we want to be successful, and in our foreign policy, but right now i will say i think the steps that we took in syria have affected us in iran. they've affected us in the peninsula. they've affected us in ukraine. china is watching us. it's affected us there. i hope that somehow during the remainder of your tenure, you're able to turn around our foreign policy in such a way that the statements that have been made are not true, but that we have some successes because i think all of us are very...
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we have every subject under the sun, from farming to par in policy, etc.. -- to foreign policy, etc.. in trying to define all of this, i fear that we forget the activities that we face here in congress. any comment on in? >> i would probably give the same answer that i gave previously. i think that there are a lot of protections that are inherent in the insider-trading law that prevents it from becoming a trap for the unwary because of the various legal requirements that have to be satisfied. and maybe that there are -- that that is not sufficient. you need some sort of carve out or no action letter that would you give you -- it would give you comfort going forward if you met the requirements. it would protect you from any sort of liability. i realize that it can be a challenge, and frankly a challenge on the corporate side as well, where you have corporate officers who are responsible for all sorts of communications and outreach to their shareholders and others. and do not mean to underestimate the challenge but i hope that conscientious people can come together and figure out a solu
we have every subject under the sun, from farming to par in policy, etc.. -- to foreign policy, etc.. in trying to define all of this, i fear that we forget the activities that we face here in congress. any comment on in? >> i would probably give the same answer that i gave previously. i think that there are a lot of protections that are inherent in the insider-trading law that prevents it from becoming a trap for the unwary because of the various legal requirements that have to be...
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to which human rights is injected into our foreign policy. we have seen countless canapes -- campaigns pressing human rights concerns at home, and it is only a matter of time we believe before these agents of change applied their tools to their own country's policies. the third premise we bring to bear is new democracies can make a difference. we believe the future of democracy and human rights in the world will in the and turned not only on the strength of the democratic movements in those countries, and not only on the willingness of traditional democracies to stand with these movements, but also on the determination of emerging-market debt, -- democracies to tip the scales. when they take a stand, it disrupts the old alignments and paves the way for fresh coalitions to press for change. people who are suffering under repressive rule the emerging market the market sees the stand up for them. here we are seeing some encouraging trends that i would like to try to highlight. first, emerging democracies are exerting growing leadership and other
to which human rights is injected into our foreign policy. we have seen countless canapes -- campaigns pressing human rights concerns at home, and it is only a matter of time we believe before these agents of change applied their tools to their own country's policies. the third premise we bring to bear is new democracies can make a difference. we believe the future of democracy and human rights in the world will in the and turned not only on the strength of the democratic movements in those...
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over the last eight years, the weak foreign policy of president obama has led to an increase in threats from all corners of the glob while the funding for our men and women in uniform has failed to keep pace. building a better america $621.5 billion of our -- on our military, and $75 billion specifically for global war on fiscal year 2018. these resource ao help our men and women in uniform complete the mission with which they have been tasked. building a better america presents us with an $621.5 bill to change the trajectory of our country forever. the election of president trump was a signal to all of us that the american people will no longer accept status quo. this budget is also a very personal one for me as i and my committee have gone through the long and arduous process of getting this budget to the floor. and think o stop about not just what we're doing but where we're going. i have a picture of and think about my six grandildrenaped to the back of my voting card. i was a nurse for more than 40 ars and still hold my license today. government and public service was never an aiti
over the last eight years, the weak foreign policy of president obama has led to an increase in threats from all corners of the glob while the funding for our men and women in uniform has failed to keep pace. building a better america $621.5 billion of our -- on our military, and $75 billion specifically for global war on fiscal year 2018. these resource ao help our men and women in uniform complete the mission with which they have been tasked. building a better america presents us with an...
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policy matter. this crisis is not exclusive to the united states. much of the western hemisphere is reeling with this crisis. according to the united nations, these children are streaming into mexico, panama, nicaragua and belize as well as canada and the united states. from our perspective, we seem to be barraged on a daily basis by troubling images of vulnerable children, many still clutching their dolls and teddy bears, crossing the border into the united states and being immediately apprehended by border patrol officers. this fiscal year alone, the border patrol officers have apprehended and detained over 50,000 unaccompanied children at the southwestern border. the number of kids arriving at our border without their parents seems to grow by the day. the influx of these kids has certainly strained border patrol resources. but the men and women of the border patrol have risen to the challenge. in 2008, then president george bush signed a william we believe force trafficking victims authorization
policy matter. this crisis is not exclusive to the united states. much of the western hemisphere is reeling with this crisis. according to the united nations, these children are streaming into mexico, panama, nicaragua and belize as well as canada and the united states. from our perspective, we seem to be barraged on a daily basis by troubling images of vulnerable children, many still clutching their dolls and teddy bears, crossing the border into the united states and being immediately...
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every american benefits from good foreign policy. , directly orbs indirectly, rely on agriculture and the positive balance of trade. this is absolutely the kind of work we need to be doing, absolutely the kind of work we need to get done. furthermore, not only are we making reform a better farm policy, but we are generating deficit and the debt. when we combine that with a long-term farm bill that creates you also generate economic growth. the economic growth will not only help to reduce the deficit as well, but it puts people to work. this is again important work for all americans. farm policy touches, let's remember, every single american in a positive way. some of the keys i would like to emphasize in this bill emphasize profit insurance, i believe all of you for across this country leave the farmers and ranchers want enhanced crop insurance, absolutely a priority. a lot of the members here have talked about revenue loss protection to help in those areas where crop insurance cannot. that is very important as well. we need to continue the sugar program, the livestock indemnity progr
every american benefits from good foreign policy. , directly orbs indirectly, rely on agriculture and the positive balance of trade. this is absolutely the kind of work we need to be doing, absolutely the kind of work we need to get done. furthermore, not only are we making reform a better farm policy, but we are generating deficit and the debt. when we combine that with a long-term farm bill that creates you also generate economic growth. the economic growth will not only help to reduce the...
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policy matter. this crisis is not exclusive to the united states. much of the western hemisphere is reeling with this crisis. according to the united nations, these children are streaming into mexico, panama, nicaragua and belize as well as canada and the united states. from our perspective, we seem to be barraged on a daily basis by troubling images of vulnerable children, many still clutching their dolls and teddy bears, crossing the border into the united states and being immediately apprehended by border patrol officers. this fiscal year alone, the border patrol officers have apprehended and detained over 50,000 unaccompanied children at the southwestern border. the number of kids arriving at our border without their parents seems to grow by the day. the influx of these kids has certainly strained border patrol resources. but the men and women of the border patrol have risen to the challenge. in 2008, then president george bush signed a william we believe force trafficking victims authorization
policy matter. this crisis is not exclusive to the united states. much of the western hemisphere is reeling with this crisis. according to the united nations, these children are streaming into mexico, panama, nicaragua and belize as well as canada and the united states. from our perspective, we seem to be barraged on a daily basis by troubling images of vulnerable children, many still clutching their dolls and teddy bears, crossing the border into the united states and being immediately...
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it has an impact on our ability to conduct foreign policy. that is the challenge the department is trying to come to grips with now. i really think my comments earlier, we'd like to see a little more thinking on this issue bursa's reaction. i do -- versus reaction. i am sure that they have to deal with this every day. i am sure they do a fine job of it, but the department as a whole needs to be more forthright in coming up with the contingencies if we do not get the resources. this will be a challenge that the department will be faced with in the next several years, along with the rest of the federal government. i am hopeful that they will take it seriously. security is the most important mission that we have in these dangerous environments. >> thank you very much, mr. ford. again, i want to wish you well. thank you so much for your work and what you have done and your service to our country. i want to be as helpful as i can in trying to help you operate your missions that help our country. thank you so much, ambassador, for your service. you
it has an impact on our ability to conduct foreign policy. that is the challenge the department is trying to come to grips with now. i really think my comments earlier, we'd like to see a little more thinking on this issue bursa's reaction. i do -- versus reaction. i am sure that they have to deal with this every day. i am sure they do a fine job of it, but the department as a whole needs to be more forthright in coming up with the contingencies if we do not get the resources. this will be a...
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glenn hutchins is the [unintelligible] we have the head of the brookings institution on foreign-policy and the former white house adviser. and we have the co-director of the economic studies program. we have a professor at cornell university. that said, we will begin with opening remarks, and we will start with vincent. he will share some thoughts on the policy response, with a particular emphasis on the issues of when to rescue and when not to rescue. >> we will meet on the anniversary of a colossal failure. the legislators and their attitudes to reform, and the idea of fairness. the real failure is that we have lehman brothers. we have a morality tale, about the individual recklessness, for the culpability. we have made thráháhe fulcrum of the financial crisis, this meant -- this misrepresents the event in many different ways. it is hard to believe but 18 months ago, they did not believe that they would lead to an investment bank because they had not done so in 60 years. we do not know why the fed went to bear stearns. and we do not know what they own in the facility that was creat
glenn hutchins is the [unintelligible] we have the head of the brookings institution on foreign-policy and the former white house adviser. and we have the co-director of the economic studies program. we have a professor at cornell university. that said, we will begin with opening remarks, and we will start with vincent. he will share some thoughts on the policy response, with a particular emphasis on the issues of when to rescue and when not to rescue. >> we will meet on the anniversary...
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i don't think that's much of a description of his foreign policy. but congress has lots of power if he chooses to use. the power of the purse is an enormous power, and i think if i were you, i would find ways to influence policy using the congress' powers, which were not doing. for example, we are hearing complaints about the president's actions do not enforce deportation against a certain classes of immigrants. you know, instead of complaining about that, this committee could hold a markup and report of a comprehensive immigration reform bill, send it to the for -- >> mr. lazarus, you are -- not you but the question is too inept minutes over. so you can do this by giving us advice of what our legislative agenda should lock like an answer the question, i would be grateful to you. >> that is an answer. i think on this has a lot of power and it should use it. >> and i assume that the failure to exercise is also an exercise of power. the failure to act. mr. cannon, would you like to briefly -- >> maybe mr. lazarus knows better than i do how many bombs
i don't think that's much of a description of his foreign policy. but congress has lots of power if he chooses to use. the power of the purse is an enormous power, and i think if i were you, i would find ways to influence policy using the congress' powers, which were not doing. for example, we are hearing complaints about the president's actions do not enforce deportation against a certain classes of immigrants. you know, instead of complaining about that, this committee could hold a markup and...
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i do not think he will need to know a whole lot about foreign policy. but you may be asked to talk about the role of congress and the president have both formally and informally informed policy. for instance, what are the former powers of congress as they relate to for policy? the immediate answer should be, to declare war. congress declares war, not the president. however, what are the formal powers of the president relating to foreign policy? he's the commander-in-chief. here you have the checks and balances interplay. i am not so sure you'll need to know about the details of foreign policy. >> you should also know that congress passes the budget for the military. if the president does deployed troops, the war powers resolution says the president must notify congress within 48 hours and congress has to improve those ground troops within 60 days. in the end, congress always has to approve the money spent for the military. >host: if you are just joining us, we're helping government students prepare for their exam on monday. our guests are both from adla
i do not think he will need to know a whole lot about foreign policy. but you may be asked to talk about the role of congress and the president have both formally and informally informed policy. for instance, what are the former powers of congress as they relate to for policy? the immediate answer should be, to declare war. congress declares war, not the president. however, what are the formal powers of the president relating to foreign policy? he's the commander-in-chief. here you have the...
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foreign policy. the court held "there is an adequate basis under the due process of law to the fifth amendment to sustain the president's decision to curtail the flow of hard currency to cuba by restricting travel." that was the supreme court. fifth, the travel regulations also help to contribute to the safety of americans and enable us to minimize the risk to u.s. travelers to cuba. some have sought to justify the removal of all restrictions by comparing to but to iran. the germans started with that very comparison. i welcome such a parallel -- the case of iran illustrates the need for travel regulations by shining light on the safety and security issues associated with unregulated travel to countries under the control of rogue regimes. three american backpackers who got lost while hiking in a mountainous region along the iraqi-iran border which came by security agents in july are now being charged with espionage. the case with the iranian- american journalist sentenced to eight years in prison afte
foreign policy. the court held "there is an adequate basis under the due process of law to the fifth amendment to sustain the president's decision to curtail the flow of hard currency to cuba by restricting travel." that was the supreme court. fifth, the travel regulations also help to contribute to the safety of americans and enable us to minimize the risk to u.s. travelers to cuba. some have sought to justify the removal of all restrictions by comparing to but to iran. the germans...
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. >> devastating foreign policy decisions. up to the red line discussion, there was legitimate talk about getting bashir al assad out of office, give him money, send him somewhere with sanctuary. but we have to preserve the institutions of the state, had a new leader and actually solve this had peacefully. today there's no real discussion about bashir al assad leaving peacefully, because he has no incentive to. that's why i'm supporter of enforcing no-fly zone even against the assad regime. it changes the calculus in his mind to now understand maybe if his life is at threat he will peacefully peacefully leave syria. i frankly think that bashir al assad is the incubator of isis. even a terror group like isis looks better than the guy who has killed your wife and son, as he has done in so many cases. you mentioned -- by the way, we've heard recent reports even that the fsa is complaining of us cutting funding off to them and not even able to pay their soldiers anymore. i hope that's not true. that would be devastating. as a mili
. >> devastating foreign policy decisions. up to the red line discussion, there was legitimate talk about getting bashir al assad out of office, give him money, send him somewhere with sanctuary. but we have to preserve the institutions of the state, had a new leader and actually solve this had peacefully. today there's no real discussion about bashir al assad leaving peacefully, because he has no incentive to. that's why i'm supporter of enforcing no-fly zone even against the assad...
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foreign policy. among the speakers is a former senator from new hampshire. some of the audiences gathering. we will have this for you in a few minutes scheduling to start at 4:00 p.m. eastern. >> because i am a businessman of which incidentally i am very proud, and was formally connected with a large company the opposition has attempted to picture me as an opponent of liberalism. i was a liberal before many of those men heard the word and i fought for the reforms of theodore roosevelt and woodrow wilson before another roosevelt adopted and distorted the word "liberal." >> he was a member of the democratic party for 20 years switching in 1940 when wendell willkie sought and won the republican nomination for president. he left his mark speaking up for civil rights. wendell willkie is one of the 14 men featured in the new weekly series "the contenders" live from indiana friday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern. >> i do not object to an investigation into solyndra. based on the investigation, i do not see evide
foreign policy. among the speakers is a former senator from new hampshire. some of the audiences gathering. we will have this for you in a few minutes scheduling to start at 4:00 p.m. eastern. >> because i am a businessman of which incidentally i am very proud, and was formally connected with a large company the opposition has attempted to picture me as an opponent of liberalism. i was a liberal before many of those men heard the word and i fought for the reforms of theodore roosevelt and...
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staff, none of them are really foreign policy experts. as we debate this resolution, let's be clear on what this isn't about. some have tried to argue that a vote to vacate this provision is a vote for corruption somehow. this couldn't be further from the truth. i understand and sympathize with the sense and the feeling of this, that this rule makes supporters feel better about themselves. but it does not solve the real world issues. the foreign rules that have been brought is up comparing apples and oranges with the foreign rules. if we allow them to rewrite this particular rule, we might actually mirror what the e.u. and what other foreign governments are doing. so, despite the claims to the contrary, h.j.res. 41 does nothing to undermine the ability of the s.e.c. and the justice department to police against foreign corruption. in fact, both of these agencies still have at their disposal federal laws, including the foreign corrupt practices act, which prohibits bribing foreign officials. mr. hensarling: i yield the gentleman additional
staff, none of them are really foreign policy experts. as we debate this resolution, let's be clear on what this isn't about. some have tried to argue that a vote to vacate this provision is a vote for corruption somehow. this couldn't be further from the truth. i understand and sympathize with the sense and the feeling of this, that this rule makes supporters feel better about themselves. but it does not solve the real world issues. the foreign rules that have been brought is up comparing...
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foreign policy must be the promotion of peace. it must be real peace where freedom can flourish and justice can prevail, not a false peace the emboldens terrorists and tyrants to extend their evil throughout the world. it is towards this possibility of real peace that america must commit itself. no other nation in the history of the world has been so inexorably tied to the fate of freedom throughout the world. the time has come to reaffirm america's commitment to freedom and the rule of law, to stand firmly and courageously against terrorism and evil organizations and dictatorships. it is time to stand firmly with our friends. together, those of us who believe in freedom will defeat tierney for the fourth time in a century. the tyranny for the fourth time this century. we will have for our children and grandchildren a safer world. this is our duty. this is our generation's rendezvous with destiny. thank you and god bless you. [cheers and applause] thank you very much. [applause] >> coming up, we will go live to the national press
foreign policy must be the promotion of peace. it must be real peace where freedom can flourish and justice can prevail, not a false peace the emboldens terrorists and tyrants to extend their evil throughout the world. it is towards this possibility of real peace that america must commit itself. no other nation in the history of the world has been so inexorably tied to the fate of freedom throughout the world. the time has come to reaffirm america's commitment to freedom and the rule of law, to...
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foreign minister, it sounds like you're declaring bankruptcy somehow on the policy on syria. that there's really nothing new that we can talk about in this meeting more or less. am i correct in saying that? and also, i wonder if you have discussed the rise of people like nasra and what are you doing about this in practical terms? thank you. >> we have discussed the need to increase further coordination which has of course begun some time ago on tracking and preventing the flow of foreign fighters into syria and all the ministers have raised that. the spread of extremism, the threat of the spread of terror across the wider region is a major reason for the rest of the world to do everything it can to try to resolve the conflict in syria. it wouldn't be right to say there is nothing new in our meeting today. because as i've sat out in the communique, we have -- we decided to increase our support in various ways. for the moderate opposition, and the supreme military council. to press ahead with the various matters i've talked about at the security council. to increase our coordin
foreign minister, it sounds like you're declaring bankruptcy somehow on the policy on syria. that there's really nothing new that we can talk about in this meeting more or less. am i correct in saying that? and also, i wonder if you have discussed the rise of people like nasra and what are you doing about this in practical terms? thank you. >> we have discussed the need to increase further coordination which has of course begun some time ago on tracking and preventing the flow of foreign...
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no other nation has made the advance since of human-rights and dignity so essential to foreign policy. that is because it is central to who we are as americans. it is also in our self-interest because democracy has become our closest allies and partners. sure, there'll always be some government that tries to resist the tide of democracy, thinking there's a better way. around the world, people know the difference between us. we welcome freedom. to speak, to assemble, to worship, to choose your leaders. they do not. we welcome the chance to compete for jobs in the market freely and fairly. they do not. when fundamental human rights are threatened around the world, we stand up and speak out and they do not. we know that the sovereignty of nations cannot strangle the liberty of individuals, so we stand back to demand the life and dignity of opportunity. we stand with women everywhere who deserve the same rights as men. we stand with the activists and bound in the prison cells and leaders in parliament who is moving her country toward democracy. we stand with the dissidents who speak -- to
no other nation has made the advance since of human-rights and dignity so essential to foreign policy. that is because it is central to who we are as americans. it is also in our self-interest because democracy has become our closest allies and partners. sure, there'll always be some government that tries to resist the tide of democracy, thinking there's a better way. around the world, people know the difference between us. we welcome freedom. to speak, to assemble, to worship, to choose your...
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president of student veterans of america, the beauty director of national legislative service veterans of foreign wars, and the executive tractor for policy and governmental affairs of the vietnam veterans of america. i want to thank all of you for your honorable military service and for being with us today. commander, we will begin with you, please. >> good afternoon. yesterday we learned of a veteran in vermont who died while trying to get mental health care from his local v.a. his wife complained he would have to wait for hours just to be bounced around to different counselors. the american legion expressed our concern about his very issue for the house veterans affairs committee at the beginning of april and again before this committee at the end of april. our testimony is a matter of public record. members of this committee, on behalf of the 2.5 million members of the american legion, plus another million of uxiliary, thank you for allowing me to share my views. two days ago i was in phoenix. i hosted a veterans hall meeting which lasted almost four hours. 200.s attended by over 60 two spoke
president of student veterans of america, the beauty director of national legislative service veterans of foreign wars, and the executive tractor for policy and governmental affairs of the vietnam veterans of america. i want to thank all of you for your honorable military service and for being with us today. commander, we will begin with you, please. >> good afternoon. yesterday we learned of a veteran in vermont who died while trying to get mental health care from his local v.a. his wife...
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the economic policy institute estimates that foreign currency manipulation has already cost millions of american jobs. and threatens hundreds of thousands more in coming years. we need strong enforceable currency standards in our customs laws. yet republicans have stripped out this tough bipartisan, bipartisan provision, cracking down on currency manipulation in the trade senate bill. it's time to crack down on countries who have manipulated their currencies for years to protect their industries and ndercut american jobs. i've lost my voice. let us reject this. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from california yields back her time. the gentleman from michigan reserves. the gentleman from texas voiced. mr. brady: mr. speaker, prude to yield two minutes to the gentleman from missouri, a member of the ways and means committee, who is fighting for american agriculture, furniture and other local businesses two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from missouri is recognized for two minutes. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i rise in support of the conference repo
the economic policy institute estimates that foreign currency manipulation has already cost millions of american jobs. and threatens hundreds of thousands more in coming years. we need strong enforceable currency standards in our customs laws. yet republicans have stripped out this tough bipartisan, bipartisan provision, cracking down on currency manipulation in the trade senate bill. it's time to crack down on countries who have manipulated their currencies for years to protect their...
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this is a corner stovene our foreign policy to promote democratic ideals. i'm sorry i'm out of time. thank you, mr. chairman. >> thank you. we now go to gregory meeks of new york. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you, dr. shah, for your outstanding job in leading usaid. i want to try to do quickly, and i guess if you could write them down, four questions, and hopefully you'll get a chance to answer them. if not we'll talk later. first, usaid plays a significant role in providing trade related assistance, and congress has appropriated funds for this purpose specifically talking to certain countries with which we have trade agreements. i'm a strong supporter of trade capacity building. i would like to know more about what usaid is doing to enhance trade capacity abroad, and what else you think congress can do to help. that's question number one. number two, as indicated i also applaud what the agency has done in progress in disbursing funding in haiti. however recently the congressional black caucus was at the u.n. and we were told there could be a serious t
this is a corner stovene our foreign policy to promote democratic ideals. i'm sorry i'm out of time. thank you, mr. chairman. >> thank you. we now go to gregory meeks of new york. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you, dr. shah, for your outstanding job in leading usaid. i want to try to do quickly, and i guess if you could write them down, four questions, and hopefully you'll get a chance to answer them. if not we'll talk later. first, usaid plays a significant role in providing...
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the vice president of the american foreign policy council on iran discusses iran's nuclear program. "washington journal at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> he was not an imposing figure. he was not a giant of his time. yet he emerged as an nominee at a time when his party was populated by big figures. >> his mark on history includes manifest destiny. and in his new biography of paul, robert merry looks at the life and times of our 11th president, james polk. next a discussion on the book, "a good coral." speakers include legal times editor, and several others. the each wrote an essay on the case for the book. at the georgetown law center hosted this discussion in washington, d.c., earlier this year. >> welcome and thank you for coming today for our discussion of the book recently released by the university of michigan press on oral argument to the supreme court. i will moderate the discussion of a good quarrel. this book is a unique volume. the editors and assembled a series of essays written by journalists who have covered the supreme court. each essay focuses on oral argument and a
the vice president of the american foreign policy council on iran discusses iran's nuclear program. "washington journal at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> he was not an imposing figure. he was not a giant of his time. yet he emerged as an nominee at a time when his party was populated by big figures. >> his mark on history includes manifest destiny. and in his new biography of paul, robert merry looks at the life and times of our 11th president, james polk. next a discussion on...
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foreign policy. the entire weekend schedule is on booktv.org. this month, see the winners of the c-span video documentary competition. they submitted videos on the challenges that the country is facing. you can see the winning videos just before "washington journal." for a preview of all the winners, go to studentcam.org. >> and now, a discussion on the state of the intelligence community. this is part of a conference marking the fifth anniversary of the creation of the office of national intelligence. this is an hour and 15 minutes. >> thank you very much. i am the project director for the national security preparedness group. i will turn the panel over to walter. each protest that will give a five-seven minute opening statement. and then, we will open this up to questions and answers. he first came to the paper in 1966 after serving in the counter-intelligence corps. his articles were in the package that received the pulitzer prize for national reporting, along with many other honors. he has been a news consultant and he was the winner of an e
foreign policy. the entire weekend schedule is on booktv.org. this month, see the winners of the c-span video documentary competition. they submitted videos on the challenges that the country is facing. you can see the winning videos just before "washington journal." for a preview of all the winners, go to studentcam.org. >> and now, a discussion on the state of the intelligence community. this is part of a conference marking the fifth anniversary of the creation of the office...
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the other side talked about wise energy policy. time and time again, federal energy programs have failed to live touch their potential. these federal programs have allowed the government to play vepttur capitalists and do so, not with your own money, but do so with the taxpayer monies. despite little return, they have little choice in making these investments. the taxpayers are commanded to make this investment every year. for example, the american people are being asked to invest millions of dollars into something called advanced solid state lighting. even if supporters concede it is far too expensive to compete. does this sound like something like an intelligent investor would do? i think not. but others would think so. america is home of ytsdz of investors and investors and the best way to encourage energy innovation and technology is to do what? use that marketplace and get out of the way and allow private capital to make those investments. it is in the marketplace where private individuals will assess the risks and the rewards
the other side talked about wise energy policy. time and time again, federal energy programs have failed to live touch their potential. these federal programs have allowed the government to play vepttur capitalists and do so, not with your own money, but do so with the taxpayer monies. despite little return, they have little choice in making these investments. the taxpayers are commanded to make this investment every year. for example, the american people are being asked to invest millions of...
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policy agenda. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. ms. lee: thank you, mr. speaker. s the chairman of the income inequality, i will highlight the disproportionate impacts still of poverty on the african-american community. sadly, our nation has a long history of individual and institutional racism from slavery in jim crow to red lining on policing, this has locked people out of opportunities even with the enormous progress we made with the great civil rights leaders and foot soldiers who we honored yesterday. these deplorable inequalities continue at every level of our society. for example, the african-american poverty rate is 26%, nearly triple the poverty rate of white americans, and one in three african-american children lives in poverty. the
policy agenda. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. ms. lee: thank you, mr. speaker. s the chairman of the income inequality, i will highlight the disproportionate impacts still of poverty on the african-american community. sadly, our...
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we are at a critical juncture in our foreign policy. in the western hemisphere, the situation in honduras has become the linchpin for the thwarting of all the leaders and anti-america and anti-freedom agenda. yet the approach adopted by the u.s. is one where enemies of freedom are emboldened and strengthened while democratic institutions and allies are undermined and weakened. let us hope for our nation's security interest that the u.s. will see the danger in this approach and change scorse before it is too late. . let us hope the leadership will heed the words of ronald reagan from march, 1978, when reagan said, our fundamental aim in foreign policy must be to ensure our own survival and to protect those who also share our values. under no circumstances should we have any illusions about the intentions of those who are enemies of freedom. mr. speaker, let us send a clear significant nat to the enemies of freedom that we will not -- let us send a clear signal to the enemies of freedom that we will not stop. thank you, mr. speaker. the s
we are at a critical juncture in our foreign policy. in the western hemisphere, the situation in honduras has become the linchpin for the thwarting of all the leaders and anti-america and anti-freedom agenda. yet the approach adopted by the u.s. is one where enemies of freedom are emboldened and strengthened while democratic institutions and allies are undermined and weakened. let us hope for our nation's security interest that the u.s. will see the danger in this approach and change scorse...
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policy that supports healthy eating, the people around the country said, you are in washington. fix that. when i spoke about the difficulty of getting reimbursement and getting obesity clinics. i started talking about medicaid and complex regulations, they place over and said you are in washington, can you just fix that? and when i talk about the alarming lack of the sidewalks and playgrounds, and respondent about federal policies rigid in congressional language, it was the same thing. you are in washington, why don't you fix it? the people i spoke to want policy change. they want leadership that understands the holistic nature of the solution for obesity and they want action. but the strength of this country, they are not waiting for washington. they are moving along in exciting ways. organizations and schools, state and local governments to implement changes now. changes that can make a real difference. here are a few examples of those changes. some grocery chains are taking steps to help shoppers navigate the aisles and fill their cards with healthy choices. hanover supermark
policy that supports healthy eating, the people around the country said, you are in washington. fix that. when i spoke about the difficulty of getting reimbursement and getting obesity clinics. i started talking about medicaid and complex regulations, they place over and said you are in washington, can you just fix that? and when i talk about the alarming lack of the sidewalks and playgrounds, and respondent about federal policies rigid in congressional language, it was the same thing. you are...
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one of the great issues of russia foreign policy for the last 20 years has been what do we do about that? how do we deal with the fact there are substantial numbers of people now outside of our border who is identify themselves as russians, are indistinguishable from the people within our borders. it contained 15 stateers with borders that were arbitrary. there are points that are fundamentally different from russia. for instance, if we saw military action against lithuania, we would repudiate that, we would do everything we could to stop that. the lithiuanians are different from the russians. the crimeans are not. since it was an independent country hundreds of years ago, the crimean population has shown it is royal to the russians. it identifies with the russians. it has voted over and over again with the russian party, conte contesting elections into crime ya. now recently we saw the russian speaking candidate was thrown out of office. now, you may say he was thrown out of office for good reason. there are allegations against him that he was corrupt. but the fact is, from the perspect
one of the great issues of russia foreign policy for the last 20 years has been what do we do about that? how do we deal with the fact there are substantial numbers of people now outside of our border who is identify themselves as russians, are indistinguishable from the people within our borders. it contained 15 stateers with borders that were arbitrary. there are points that are fundamentally different from russia. for instance, if we saw military action against lithuania, we would repudiate...
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. >> foreign policy and syria and the e.u. embargo on armed sales to the rebel -- to the rebels in syria. you got on the one hand the turkish foreign minister calling for the lifting of the banff supplying arms to rebels in syria. and then -- can you force these circumstances whereby you would veto the arms embargo when it's up for renewal in may which would effectively mean lifting it? >> i would hope that wouldn't be the case, but i don't -- what i'd like to do is continue with the e.u. approach. we just amended it, as you know, so we can supply equipment. i hope we can persuade our european partners if and when a further change becomes necessary they'll agree with us. but if we can't, then it's not out of the question. we might have to do things in our own way. possible. >> sir, so it's quite possible you would veto an extension of the embargo? >> we are still an independent country. we can have an independent foreign policy. if for instance we felt that action needed to be taken to help bring about change in syria, to help
. >> foreign policy and syria and the e.u. embargo on armed sales to the rebel -- to the rebels in syria. you got on the one hand the turkish foreign minister calling for the lifting of the banff supplying arms to rebels in syria. and then -- can you force these circumstances whereby you would veto the arms embargo when it's up for renewal in may which would effectively mean lifting it? >> i would hope that wouldn't be the case, but i don't -- what i'd like to do is continue with...
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tonight, his insights into money and foreign policy on cspan's "q &a." >> on thursday, new york republican congressman peter king held the first of a series of hearings examining the threat he calls the radicalization of american muslims. over 50 democrat sent a letter to him, chairman of the house, and security committee, warned that the hearings will jeopardize the trust between moslems and law enforcement. witnesses included congressman john dingell will represent dearborn, the largest arab- american community in america and rep keith ellison, congress's first muslim representative. this is one hour, 45 minutes. . [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [gavel] [no audio] >> the committee on homeland security will come to order. the committee is meeting today to hear testimony on the extent of radicalization in the american-moslem community and investigate the committee response. the chair wishes to remind our guests today that demonstrations from the audience including the use of signs and placards as well as verbal outbursts are a violat
tonight, his insights into money and foreign policy on cspan's "q &a." >> on thursday, new york republican congressman peter king held the first of a series of hearings examining the threat he calls the radicalization of american muslims. over 50 democrat sent a letter to him, chairman of the house, and security committee, warned that the hearings will jeopardize the trust between moslems and law enforcement. witnesses included congressman john dingell will represent...
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policy, rather than he preserving our military and giving our troops what they need, rather than growing our economy and creating what is estimated by the c.b.o. to give each person an average of $1,100 more in take-home pay because of that economic growth, rather than doing any of that just do more of the same. stick with the status quo. that's what this rhetoric is. it's a strawman argument. it's an argument that says let's affix certain views to our opponents so we can defeat these awful views we say they have and win the debate by default so we can stick with the status quo and keep doing more of the same. mr. chairman, here's where we're headed. this debt, this red line is the status quo. this is where america is going. it's not a republican or democrat thing. it's a math thing. and what we're saying with this budget is the status quo isn't working. we can't comore of the same because we're head -- we can't do more of the same because we're headed in the wrong direction. everybody in this country knows this. this is our plan. it's actually a plan, pay off a debt, grow jobs and chall
policy, rather than he preserving our military and giving our troops what they need, rather than growing our economy and creating what is estimated by the c.b.o. to give each person an average of $1,100 more in take-home pay because of that economic growth, rather than doing any of that just do more of the same. stick with the status quo. that's what this rhetoric is. it's a strawman argument. it's an argument that says let's affix certain views to our opponents so we can defeat these awful...
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such actions institute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security foreign policy and economy of the united states. for these reasons i have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the middle east peace process and to maintain, enforce the economic sanctions against them to respond to this threat. signed barack obama, the white house, january 20, 2009 -- 2010. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on foreign affairs and reported printed. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from minnesota rise? mrs. bachmann: i do make a motion before we do any more damage to our country to adjourn. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on the motion to adjourn. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it. the motion is agreed to. accordingly the house stands adjourned >> the salahis invoked their 5th amendment rights when continually asked about how they slipped through a state dinner. this is about an hour 10 minutes. >> mr. and mrs. salahi, private citizens
such actions institute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security foreign policy and economy of the united states. for these reasons i have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the middle east peace process and to maintain, enforce the economic sanctions against them to respond to this threat. signed barack obama, the white house, january 20, 2009 -- 2010. the speaker pro tempore:...
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this ban also doesn't allow us to use our powers in the foreign policy. why are we allowing russia or iran to dictate what happens in this world? and this is why we need to make sure that we support the repealing of this ban. now, who supports this? mr. barton, you know it's a bipartisan bill. democrats and republicans support this bill. but it's also supported by business, small business owners, and by some of the labor organizations. we've talked to those labor organizations. mr. speaker, support h.r. 702, a bipartisan bill. the chair: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from texas reserves. the gentleman from new jersey is recognized. mr. pallone: mr. chairman, i yield myself the remaining time. the chair: two minutes are remaining. the gentleman is recognized. mr. pallone: mr. chairman, let me point out that the administration, the president has issued a sap saying he would veto this bill. this bill is going nowhere because of that veto and the potential for a veto. all this legislation does is give a windfall of $30 billion in profits to
this ban also doesn't allow us to use our powers in the foreign policy. why are we allowing russia or iran to dictate what happens in this world? and this is why we need to make sure that we support the repealing of this ban. now, who supports this? mr. barton, you know it's a bipartisan bill. democrats and republicans support this bill. but it's also supported by business, small business owners, and by some of the labor organizations. we've talked to those labor organizations. mr. speaker,...
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prior to this, she served as a foreign service officer with the state department and has testified before this committee on numerous immigration related matters including at a simile hearing in 2015. she has a masters degree from georgetown university and earned her bachelor's degree in international study at washington college in maryland. mr. andrew arthur is the former staff director for the government reform and oversight committee. prior to serving as a staff director, he was an immigration judge for the united states department of justice, executive office for immigration review of new york-pennsylvania immigration court. he is also a fellow of a judiciary committee, immigration and served as counsel for five years advising the chairman, me, on matters relating to the enforcement of immigration laws in immigration policy. he has received his ba from the university of virginia and the law degree from the george washington university school of law. the next serves as chief of policy and programs that the -- justice center. she spearheads national and local policy programmatic initiati
prior to this, she served as a foreign service officer with the state department and has testified before this committee on numerous immigration related matters including at a simile hearing in 2015. she has a masters degree from georgetown university and earned her bachelor's degree in international study at washington college in maryland. mr. andrew arthur is the former staff director for the government reform and oversight committee. prior to serving as a staff director, he was an...
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think this case presents one issues in difficult american foreign policy. when do we get involved in an atrocity going on within someone else's country. that's a very tough question. would we have intervened in germany in 1938 if we knew what was going on. i think we all like to say we we d have and if we could, would have stopped it. it presupposes and the implication is we have a right do that anywhere in the world if there's an atrocity going on. that a u reflect on little bit? >> thank you, senator. defined one t significant kpant issue -- of militaryal basis intervention in the country. certainly every nation has a themselves in t their own history of self-defense. but to answer your question, you of the dimensions of his that you laid out, as did amplify on psey who cuts back ations and on the quell, when do we do this. what basis? we canthere a frame work follow? y answer is you start with the realities. these are both imperfect different situations. out, i dempsey laid think, rather clearly some of he dimensions of each of the countries in that regi
think this case presents one issues in difficult american foreign policy. when do we get involved in an atrocity going on within someone else's country. that's a very tough question. would we have intervened in germany in 1938 if we knew what was going on. i think we all like to say we we d have and if we could, would have stopped it. it presupposes and the implication is we have a right do that anywhere in the world if there's an atrocity going on. that a u reflect on little bit? >>...
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on foreign oil and move us backward, not forward, in the important area of bioenergy. with that, i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from idaho continue to reserve his point of order? for what purpose does the gentleman the gentleman from iowa a member of the committee, rise? >> to strike the last word, please. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. >> i appreciate the gentleman's concern in section 1746 that some think would impact the renewable fuel standard. mr. latham: it prohibits the e.p.a. from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources. however, reports that this provision will also block e.p.a. from setting standards for the 2012 renewable fuel standard are totally unfounded and the energy and commerce committee confirms this, everyone else, the gentleman i know used to be a member of that committee. i think it's really important to clarify that the rider in the c.r. is narrowly focused on e.p.a.'s new stationary source permitting authority and does not affect e.p.a.'s renewable fuels progr
on foreign oil and move us backward, not forward, in the important area of bioenergy. with that, i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from idaho continue to reserve his point of order? for what purpose does the gentleman the gentleman from iowa a member of the committee, rise? >> to strike the last word, please. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. >> i appreciate the gentleman's concern in section 1746 that some think would...
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but one thing is for sure, we'd sober foreign policy discussion, not the inflammatory sound bites that have been characteristic of the debate to -- until now. a heated debate brings back memories of the darkest days of the cold war. before this plot was uncovered, the u.s. and iran had been considering a hot line between the two countries in of sackur heads will prevail in the event of a crisis. -- in the hopes that cooler heads will prevail in the event of a crisis. i cannot help but think that such a hot line could have helped before now. america needs to send a message that iran's leaders must be held for their actions, but wind must not take any reckless actions, which may lead to opening up another front in the war on terror, which the american people do not want and cannot afford. we need the proper balance in making iran accountable. as we showed in libya, the best approach is to build a coalition and avoid unilateral action. many people have criticized our sanctions on iran for lacking teeth. just last week it was reported that their nuclear program was doing poorly. even china
but one thing is for sure, we'd sober foreign policy discussion, not the inflammatory sound bites that have been characteristic of the debate to -- until now. a heated debate brings back memories of the darkest days of the cold war. before this plot was uncovered, the u.s. and iran had been considering a hot line between the two countries in of sackur heads will prevail in the event of a crisis. -- in the hopes that cooler heads will prevail in the event of a crisis. i cannot help but think...
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policy to. --. -- foreign policy. are we talking solely about the middle east, and arguably south asia, where is this is a serious suggestion that this is going to force something fundamental realignment american foreign policy, is that irrespective of geography? is what is being proposed here and bore suggested here that america -- or been suggested here that america is going to have to narrow the gap with its balance of interests? >> i hope so. [laughter] >> yes. as a democracy a human-rights advocate, we would hope that would be the case. each of the station has taken the side and grappled with it. in certain cases, they have stepped back. what'd you have seen with the obama administration is they have tried engagement. they have not gotten much in return. i know they tried to portray russia -- there have been some games, or china, but in iran, they started with the engagement, and in north korea -- they have tried a lot. they are finding engagement is not bringing results of the national security side, and is at a
policy to. --. -- foreign policy. are we talking solely about the middle east, and arguably south asia, where is this is a serious suggestion that this is going to force something fundamental realignment american foreign policy, is that irrespective of geography? is what is being proposed here and bore suggested here that america -- or been suggested here that america is going to have to narrow the gap with its balance of interests? >> i hope so. [laughter] >> yes. as a democracy a...
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is not a human rights foreign policy. it is not a foreign policy priorities and because it is the right thing to do. it is tied to our own security. it is tied to the possibility of prosperity and nation's living by rule of law. countries were strong human- rights prevail are countries where people do better. economy strive, rules of law are better. there are countries that lead on the world's station project stability across the regions. strong respect for human rights is not merely an indicator that the country is likely doing unleashes a country's potential. it helps to advance growth and progress. of a countrythink like burma for a minute. because of its steps towards democratic reform, a country that has been isolated for years is now making progress. has it reached for rwanda to be? no. but it is on the road. it is moving. more people are contributing to the economy and participating in the government, leading to faster growth and development. by starting to embrace universal rights the government is opening the doo
is not a human rights foreign policy. it is not a foreign policy priorities and because it is the right thing to do. it is tied to our own security. it is tied to the possibility of prosperity and nation's living by rule of law. countries were strong human- rights prevail are countries where people do better. economy strive, rules of law are better. there are countries that lead on the world's station project stability across the regions. strong respect for human rights is not merely an...